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Solet Family History

Solet Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Soler, Sole, Soley, Solem, Nolet, Solt, Soles, Mole, Sol, Sales

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Where is the Solet family from?

You can see how Solet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Solet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Solet families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Solet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Solet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Solet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solet. 50% of Solet men worked as a Fisherman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Trapper
    50%
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What Solet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Solet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 125 immigration records available for the last name Solet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 148 military records available for the last name Solet. For the veterans among your Solet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Solet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Solet in 1964 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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